Nicholas Sparks makes his first departure from fiction to share a unique memoir. In January 2003, he and his brother Micah set off on a three-week trip around the world. A remarkable adventure by any measure, the trip was especially meaningful as it marked another milestone in the life journey of two brothers who, at ages 35 and 36 respectively, remained the only surviving members of their family. As Nick and Micah travel the globe, the tragic story of their family slowly unfolds.

In a memoir written with his brother, the popular author describes how the two of them dealt with their grief over the untimely deaths of their parents and only sister by embarking on a three-week odyssey around the world.